Spanish Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce | Possibly the BEST Cauliflower Ever

This Spanish cauliflower in tomato sauce, known as coliflor en salsa de tomate, is what simple and delicious food is all about. We’re talking a ton of flavors, easy to make, and all done in about 30 minutes. Serve it as a tapas appetizer or even as a side dish.

To make this recipe, I used a head of fresh cauliflower. You can also use frozen cauliflower if you like. Just make sure to fully thaw it out beforehand. Either way, make sure all the florets are similar in size; that way, they all evenly cook.

To make the tomato sauce, I used a combination of onions, garlic, sherry vinegar, paprika, and thyme. You can substitute the sherry vinegar for red wine vinegar or even apple cider vinegar. You can also add in a little crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You can serve this cauliflower warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. It will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

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Spanish Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce | Coliflor en Salsa de Tomate

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 207 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 1 head fresh cauliflower 1.5 lbs / 675 grams
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 15 ml
• 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
• 1 can tomato sauce (passata) 15 oz / 425 grams
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth 60 ml
• 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
• sea salt & black pepper
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat

2. In the meantime, remove the outer leaves from the head of cauliflower, then cut the head into 4 evenly sized pieces (through the stem), remove the florets, making sure to cut the bigger ones into smaller ones that way they´re all similar in size, add the florets into a colander and rinse under water

3. Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot add in the florets of cauliflower, boil for 4 to 6 minutes or until they're just tender, then drain into a colander

4. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

5. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the sherry vinegar, paprika, and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the canned tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then lower to a low-medium heat and simmer

6. After 5 to 10 minutes and the sauce has slightly thickened, add in the florets of cauliflower, mix together, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the heat

7. Transfer into a serving dish, top off with the grated cheese, and chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Spanish Cauliflower in Tomato Sauce | Coliflor en Salsa de Tomate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 407mg18%

Potassium 876mg25%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 784IU16%

Vitamin C 92mg112%

Calcium 145mg15%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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